Still Life with Fruit and Chestnuts

Cornelis Jansz de Heem

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Baroque
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Rich color palette, opulent naturalism.
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Oil on canvas
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Still Life with Fruit and Chestnuts by Cornelis Jansz de Heem

Still Life with Fruit and Chestnuts is an exemplary work by Cornelis Jansz de Heem, executed in oil on canvas. The painting showcases the artist's mastery in the still life genre, a popular subject in the Dutch Golden Age, characterized by its intricate detail and vibrant use of color. De Heem, born in 1631, was part of a renowned family of still life painters, with his father, Jan Davidsz de Heem, being a significant influence on his artistic development. This work reflects the opulence and abundance typical of the period, capturing the viewer's attention with its realistic depiction of textures and light. Cornelis Jansz de Heem's contributions to still life painting helped solidify the genre's importance in 17th-century Dutch art. His works are celebrated for their technical precision and ability to convey the beauty of everyday objects.

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Still Life with Fruit and Chestnuts by Cornelis Jansz de Heem

This painting, executed in oil on canvas, exemplifies the Baroque style with its rich detail and vibrant depiction of fruit and chestnuts. The work showcases de Heem's mastery in creating lifelike textures and intricate compositions typical of 17th-century Dutch still life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Still Life with Fruit and Chestnuts